Ontario Peer Development Initiative

The National Eating Disorders Association reported a 70 percent increase in those reaching out to their helplines compared in 2020 compared 2019. One woman shares her experience coping with eating disorder symptoms during the pandemic.

Amazing to see this. It's National Addiction Awareness Week and program costs and extensive waitlists are just one of the many barriers to addiction treatment in Ontario. We need more affordable and accessible care for everyone! #ChangeBeginsWithMe #peersupport #NAAW

We've updated our Eventbrite with more presenters! If you haven't registered for our Peer Support Strong event yet and are interested in topics like peer support during the opioid crisis and pandemic and how to support peers virtually sign-up today!

Don't forget to register for Peer Support Strong - our day long celebration of the power of #peersupport on December 1st! Password: PeersAreHere

Read tips from Lived Experience & Recovery Network's Kari Sterling on how you can prepare yourself and your staff for mental wellness during the winter months! #mentalhealth #peersupport

New stories produced, directed and told by indigenous people in Yellowknife about the impact of alcohol abuse in their community.

Great toolkit from The Centre for Innovation in Peer Support on implementing virtual group services now up on our website! Check it out! #MentalHealth #peersupport

Here's six tips for dealing with uncertainty during these fluctuating times.